Abstract The paper introduces experimental prototype software that represents a number of modules within a proposed interactive evolutionary design system (IEDS). The purpose and structure of each module is briefly described and graphical user interfaces are introduced to illustrate the manner in which the prototypes may be utilised both as stand-alone modules and as linked co-operative elements. Results are presented and discussed in the light of perceived practical potential and mode of utilisation. The system under development specifically aims at the support of decision-making processes during the conceptual stages of multi-disciplinary design where the main characteristics relate to uncertainty, ill-definition and multiple objectives. Although co-evolutionary processes provide a search and exploration core, other deterministic and adaptive processes are introduced to support the requirements of the user. These include linguistic preferences, multi-agent approaches and data extraction techniques.
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